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Paige Villers Obituary
Airman Paige Renee Villers, 19, passed away from complications due to pneumonia on August 7, 2007.
Paige joined the United States Air Force October, 2006 and left for basic training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas March 13, 2007. Though still hospitalized and on a ventilator since May 16th, she was beaming with pride as she attended her graduation in a wheelchair July 20, 2007 and received the rank of Airman and her Airman's coin, an accomplishment that meant more to her than anything else she had done in her brief life. Paige, also received a Medal of Achievement for meritorious service, the youngest ranking person to ever receive such an honor. When asked why she joined the military, Paige wrote that it was for education, family and honor. She lived her life always striving for that honor and she touched countless lives along the way. When she passed into the arms of Jesus, her bed and her room at Wilford Hall Medical Center were surrounded by dozens of people who just wanted to be near to her; people whose lives were touched by her courage and strength. Flags were flown at half staff in her honor on the base at Lackland and a memorial service was held on August 9th and attended by numerous members of the military, including the base commander Brigadier General Darrell Jones, Commander Lt. Col. Edwards, and her training instructor, Sgt. Carlos Coronado, who all spoke at the memorial.
Also, in attendance were Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Rodney J. McKinley, her First Sgt. Thomas Deering and friends and members of the hospital staff who have become like family.
Paige Renee Villers was a resident of Norton, Ohio where she was a 2006 graduate of Norton High School. Our precious girl will be dearly missed by her family; parents, Donald & Michelle Villers; brother, Corey Villers; her son, Landen Samuel Villers; her grandparents, Samuel & Inge Smith and Vivian Villers; her aunts and uncles, Christina (Tia) & Rick Henry, Samuel (Joe) & Fran Smith, Walter (Bud) & Kay Villers, Richard & Heidi Villers, Larry & Jill Villers, Jim & Jamie Villers, David & Debbie Tomayko, and Thomas & Valerie Villers; along with numerous cousins.
Funeral service will be Tuesday at 12 p.m. noon at Northside Christian Church, 7615 Ridge Rd. (Rt. 94) Wadsworth, 44281. Burial will be in Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman, military honors will be conducted. Friends may call on Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Northside Christian Church and also on Tuesday from 11 a.m. until the time of service at the church.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Paige Villers Memorial Fund at any US Bank Branch for the purpose of the education of her brother Corey. (Zak-Monbarren, 330-658-2211)
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Memories and Condolences
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a friend
June 28, 2025
I still find happiness in the time we spent together
Russ
July 29, 2022
I still remember you.
Dear Paige... I promised your Mom that I would share some daisies with her come Spring of 2018. Love Deb - Twinsburg, OHIO
Debra Estep
November 4, 2017
Mark Douglass
September 27, 2012
I remember you as a bright, and pretty little girl. I didn't get to see you grow up and join the military. Hard to believe and understand why we lost you at such a youthful age.
Debra Estep
May 26, 2012
Lighting a candle in your memory ... sending prayers for all who knew you.
September 15, 2011
I LOVE YOU AND MISS U SO MUCH PAIGE! PLEASE CONTINUE TO WATCH OVER MY FAMILY FRIENDS AND I. MUAH MUAH XOXO
Daisy for Paige 6/30/11
Debra Estep
June 30, 2011
Rick Cooper
June 21, 2011
I never knew Paige, but I just happened to stop at the Western Reserve Cemetery yesterday because I am moved by the sacrifices our soldiers make for our country. When I got out of the car, Paige's monument was the first I saw and I was so sad to see her age - I have a daughter about the same age. My daughter is troubled and seems to not appreciate how life is so fleeting and precious. Now that I have read about Paige and how she was clearly a wonderful girl, it is striking to me how tragic is her loss. Her story has moved me and I hope her loved ones are doing okay. She and they are in my prayers.
August 7, 2010 ~ Sunrise in Ohio
Debra Estep
August 7, 2010
Debra Estep
May 30, 2010
Dear Paige, Remembering you, and sending my prayers for your family.
~Always~
Heather
April 30, 2010
Hey my love... Today was hard and I wanted to thank you for helping me through it. Going to the funeral of a 5 month old baby girl is definately not an easy thing to do. But you were there, by my side, holding Reagan's hand and helping her touch the lives of so many people. Please take care of baby Reagan for us in Heaven. Just like you, she was too young to leave us. But I know it's all part of God's plan- baby Reagan's kidneys are already on their way to Canada to save another precious life. She is touching lives everyday just like you, my Paige. I think about you everyday... This still hasn't got easier for me. It is hard planning my wedding, wishing I could ask you to be a bridesmaid. I know you will be there in spirit though. I wish you could have met Grant. He is a good guy. We talk about you a lot- he is proud of you, just like all of us. I love you Paige. Please help me through this last week of school and finals so summer can be here already! Summertime makes me think of all the fun we had, late summer nights, dancing in the rain at silver creek... I love you and miss you...
Heather
March 4, 2010
Paige~
I can't sleep. I bet you're not sleeping either though, this time of night we always had the most fun! Staying up until the sun came up, just being teenagers! I write on your facebook page all the time but Rachel gave me the link to this one. I think I like it better, I feel like this one is more between you and me. I know why you loved Rachel so much. She is an amazing girl and great friend. She really helps me out a lot when I need someone to talk to. I still remember the day we drove out to Plato's closet, bought all those cute things from there and rode around in Rachel's cool car. It was like dark green but I can't remember what it was, a T-bird? I really hope you're having fun up there with my Grandpa and Uncle Paul because I sure do miss them too. It's just not fair, going through life without you. You were so young and beautiful and we had so many more nights to stay up and go on crazy road trips, so many more laughs to share and hugs for each other. It is so hard for me to see God's plan in taking you from us, I hope one day I find out so this could be easier. It just gets harder for me... everyday I think about you and the fun times, your laugh, smile, hugs... I talk about you all the time to Grant. I wish he could have met you and been blessed by your presence too. I'm so proud of you Paige and I love you. I just miss you so much it hurts...
SrA Mike Cowx
February 17, 2010
I know its late but HAPPY VALENTINE'S day Paige! Being here in Afghanistan knowing your lookin out for me helps this process go by so much smoother.
A1C Mike Cowx USAF
November 24, 2009
R.I.P Paige. It was good to see you and talk to you on your birthday this year. You are a true American Hero and a personal Hero of mine. Love You and see you soon.
Christina Henry
November 3, 2009
Happy Birthday my sweet, precious Paigey Poo. I love and miss you more and more every day. We celebrated your and Corey's birthdays together again this year by having your name on the cake too. I thought it was only right since it is your birthday whether you are here with us or in Heaven, and since that is the way we always did it. I think Corey liked it too. I hope you like the crazy green flowers I picked for you, they look beautiful with the roses your Mom picked. I can't wait to see you again.
Love Forever and Ever,
Tia
Rachel Smith
November 3, 2009
Paigey-poo!
22! I can hardly believe it myself. I miss you so much and wish you were here for me to celebrate with. I know you're celebrating in heaven! Still wish I could have called you at midnight to sing you Happy Birthday. Still wish you could be here so we could do so many things we planned on doing! I miss you so much. Until we meet again...
LOVE YOU!
Love,
Rachel
Rachel Smith
November 1, 2009
Paigey-poo!
It's almost your birthday again. Can hardly believe I'm 22. I know we would be saying that to each other. We always felt way younger then we actually were and I know I still feel that way so you probably would too! I'm still missing my bestest friend and I can't wait till we can celebrate together for all these times gone by. Missing you so much!!
Love you,
Rachy-poo
Christina Henry
August 7, 2009
Sweet baby girl, I can't believe it is two years today. I miss you so very very much. I prayed today that Jesus would give you a kiss from us and tell you how very much we love and miss you. I believe He did.
You are ALWAYS on my mind and ALWAYS in my heart, deep within where only the very best and even the worst memories live forever.
I love you dearly and deeply,
Your Tia
Rachel Smith
August 7, 2009
Paigey-poo,
Who ever said time heals all wounds couldn't have lost someone so special to them. Today hurts just as much as the first. I miss you so much. It's hard to believe it's been 2 years since you have left us.
-How lucky I am to have known someone who was so hard to say goodbye to.-
And as your momma said, -goodbye but not forever.-
I love you and miss you!
Rachy-poo!
Rachel Smith
August 3, 2009
Two years is approaching fast... I've been thinking of you, even more, if that's even possible. I love you so much Paigey-Poo!!
Rachel Smith
May 10, 2009
Happy Mother's Day- Paigey-poo!
We all miss you!
Michelle Villers
May 10, 2009
My beautiful Paige
You are the most self-sacrificing mom I have ever known.
I have always been so proud of you.
It is my honor to be your mom.
I love you and miss you more then my heart can stand.
Happy Mother's Day, baby - you deserve it!
Love
Mom
Christina Henry
May 10, 2009
Happy Mother's Day my sweet girl.
Rachel Smith
May 9, 2009
Paigey-poo!
I was just thinking about you...well, more then usual! I had a dream about you the other night. I was trying to call you but you wouldn't answer. I kept calling your cell phone over and over. I didn't understand why you wouldn't want to talk to me. It was a weird one. Once I woke up, it made me want to talk to you even more.
Today is Papa's birthday. If you could give him a hug and tell him happy birthday for me, that'd be great!
Miss you lots and lots! And love you lots and lots!
Love,
Rachy-Poo
April 14, 2009
Hey poo! this is my first time writing in here,but it seemed like tonight was the time to do it. I actually did not sit down at the computer for this reason at all,but the next thing I new I was looking at the guest book and now,writing in it.I think about you often and am so very proud of you.Legacy is definitely the right name for this guest book,because of the enormous legacy you left, when you left!!! I believe that more people have come to accept Jesus Christ as their savior since your death,and have been drawn closer to Him,than in all the 32 years that I have been a believer and have witnessed to people!!That is definitely something to be proud of!!I wish that I could take back all the stupid fights that you and I had over the years that were often a product of my own stupidity and ignorance.I look back often and clearly see my wrong in so many of our disagreements.But I have to say that they were beginning to be fewer and farther apart as we got older.There were much more good times than bad though and I'm glad for that!!I can't wait until I see you again and hear about how great it is there!!!I can't wait to see the
literal radiance of God's love on your
face and embrace you!!I love you poo and always have and miss your smiling face.I also miss the seeing the way Tia lit up when she saw you. Please come to her in her dreams for that would mean more to her than all of what this life has to offer. I miss you,but Tia misses you a billion times more!!!! Enjoy Jesus honey!!!I'll see you soon!! Love, Uncle Rick
Anna Mendoza
April 2, 2009
Hi little angel, I have only written here once before. I just have to thank you so much for being such an angel that you are still doing what you came here to do. Because of you I got to know your mom (not personally) but in this cyber world. Now you have your family and your mom's friends praying for my husband. I just wanted to let you know that because of you I got to meet my other siblings in Christ through email and they are just wonderful and even if I never get to meet them here on earth, I know we will meet in heaven one day! I can't wait for the rapture!
Your sister in Christ
Anna Mendoza
Rachel Smith
March 31, 2009
Paige,
I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed lately. School, work, school, work and mostly school. I just wish it was summer or at least the weather was nicer! I guess I just really wish you were here for me to call and just vent. Even if I know you would just tell me to calm down, It would be nice just to hear you say it. I often wonder what it will be like when I finally do get to see you again. Will you yell at me for writing the things that I wrote in here? Probably so. Oh well! I just miss you so much!! Until we meet again...
LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!
Rachel Smith
January 4, 2009
I really don't know why I do this to myself. It's 1 in the morning and I find myself googling your name just to see what comes up. I have read it all before. Nothing ever changes. You're my hero and you have changed so many other people's lives. You have left a bigger mark for yourself then most people do a long lifetime!
I just miss you so much. I guess I do the craziest of things trying to feel even just a little bit closer to you.
Remember when I would get this way when we couldn't hang out as much as we wanted to?
I remember one night when Wesley and I were just driving and I made him drive all the way to silver creek and I called you.
I didn't even know if you were home! :-) Luckily, you were!
You walked down to silver creek, while you were pregnant, so we could hang out for 15 to 30 minutes, tops! We drove Wesley's explorer around the parking lot blasting music. It was such a short hang out but it kept me from going through "Paige withdrawls".
I know I'm just rambling now but isn't that what we always used to do on the phone? I really miss that!
I love you and I can't wait till we can hang out again!
Love,
Rachel
Rachel Smith
December 26, 2008
Paigey-Poo,
It's been awhile since I have written in here. Partly because I have been working so much and partly because I am still adjusting to married life.
Wesley and I decorated our first Christmas tree this year. I made a special ornament for you and Papa this year. I hung them right under the angel on the top of the tree. When everyone came over, they always noticed your ornament first. I was so proud to show off my Papa and my Paige to everyone that came over.
I just wish so much that you could be there. I took out your yellow roses to you for Christmas. They went beautifully with your Christmas tree and blanket.
I had a dream about you the other night. It felt so real that I woke up with chills and I didn't know where I was.
I miss you so much and I wish so badly that you could be here with us. Some days it feels like a life time since that last time I saw you, others it feels like all of this just happened.
I know you are having a great time up there. Look after all of us who are missing you so much!
Love you,
Rachy-Poo
katelyn white
November 18, 2008
Hi paigey,
i had some time today in between classes and wanted to say hi! i miss you so much hun and i want you back so badly but im slowly coming to peace with you not being here. thanksgiving and christmas are just around the corner, and this will be the first time that its all real for me. please help me through it and help me get through without breaking down too badly. we're going out for staceys birthday soon, and we're excited to celebrate you both. i love you oh so much and miss you more.
<3 katelyn
Rachel Smith
November 6, 2008
Paige!
I posted in here on your birthday! I'm not too sure why it didn't make it in. That makes me sad.
All well.
I did make it out to the cemetery to tell you happy birthday but it makes me feel better when I see in it writing.
I know you hear me either way!
Now, Happy (Belated) 21st Paigey-Poo!
Love you!
Love,
Rachel Smith
katelyn white
November 3, 2008
ITS YOUR BIRTHDAY!! YAYY!!
i'm so excited darlin! its your birthday, and when we got together and celebrated saturday, it was like we were celebrating and the sad undertone that normally is very present in our times together was very much suppressed. we were all just so happy to be together and be able to really celebrate your life. i miss you so so much and i love you! hope youre enjoying it, happy birthday babe!
Rachel Smith
October 19, 2008
My Paigey-Poo,
I wished so much that you could have been here yesterday! I gave your mom a yellow rose just for you. I hope I did it the way you wanted me to. I can not thank you enough for all the love of your best friends and your family you have left me with. We are all connected through the love of you! I just really wanted you to be here yesterday, especially, on that dance floor! I needed someone to shake their "big booty" with me! HAHA! :-) I love you forever!
Love,
Rachel Smith
(Doesn't that sound weird? :-))
sara reed
September 29, 2008
Paige, all i can say is im so sorry! you know what im talking about! i miss u God Bless!
Katelyn White
September 28, 2008
Hi my paigey,
i know its been so long since i've written in here... i dont know why but i guess i think that if i dont sign it, then it didnt happen. a week from monday is the 2 year anniversary of when you came to visit me, and it was supposed to be the 3rd time this year. my heart has been so heavy lately, but i know youre looking out for me to make sure that all the right things happen. i still see your smile when i close my eyes. i see your name on my foot and your pictures in my room everyday, and i'm so glad to have been blessed by you, and continue to be blessed by you. i tell myself everyday that i'm alright, but it never gets any easier. i still have to keep myself from tears when i think about you, or see someone that looks like you. youre every where darling. i love you, and i miss you. words cannot describe. i still think that youre the best thing that ever happened to me. you changed me paige. you made me so much better of a person, you gave me a new outlook on life. i could never thank you enough for doing that for me and giving me the things you gave me. please come visit my dreams soon, i want to see you soon. and i dont think i can wait how long im going to have to. youre the bestest ever paigey. i love you.
Rachel Payne
September 7, 2008
1 year and 1 month.
You were in my dream lastnight. I loved it!
It's dreams like that, that make me wake up wondering if this ever happened!
Love you!
Alexander Babbie
September 5, 2008
Paige,
I never got the opportunity to meet you, but I just wanted to tell you that your story will be with me for the rest of my days. You honor us all in the military with your unrelenting spirit and bravery. In your memory, I now have a yellow rose tattoo that will serve to always remind me of your noble sacrifice.
To the Villers family...there are no words I can give other than that the entire Air Force family shares your loss with you. It is a small gesture, but this tattoo will always be with me, along with the memory of your wonderful Paige.
(USAF VET SSgt) Carlos Coronado
August 7, 2008
Paige, It's been a year now and you're still deep in my thoughts and heart. You came into my dream last night and spoke to me. Thank you for letting me know you are fine. Once again I tell you...it was my honor being your instructor, I stay in touch with your family still...they are the best. God Bless you Paige.
Debra Estep
August 7, 2008
~ *~ In Memory of Airmen Villers ~ * ~
September 7th of 2007 came and it was a month from her passing.
Then November 3rd and what should have been her 20th birthday.
The holidays came and went and the new year dawned.
More monthly anniversaries, and then the day one year ago
that she headed off in March down to Texas for
Air Force basic training.
The illness overcame her, and then her miraculous
BMT graduation in July of 2007 and Lord knows only
weeks later from that date You called her ~home~.
Most times we would reference a heart in pain as a broken heart,
but somehow that is just not the right wording with Paige in mind.
The hearts of her Mother, Father and brother were wounded,
as were all the hearts of her family and dear friends.
She also had a new ‘Blue’ family now…. Her Air Force Family,
they had wounded hearts too.
Broken things can’t always be mended, but wounds do mend.
When I think of Paige, 2 words come to my mind…….
“Amazing Grace”
This is exactly what Paige embodied in her short life,
and this is exactly what she would want for ALL who loved her
and knew her…. And even for those not so lucky to have ever
known her, like me.
If you close your eyes for a moment, you can hear
the song in the distance…… Amazing Grace……….
T'was Grace that brought us safe thus far...
and Grace will lead us home.
Sincerely,
Deb
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB
Angel and soldier drawing.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b
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Betty Frye
August 6, 2008
Paige I never knew you but you were a amazing young woman. May your family find comfort in knowing there are people who remember you. God takes the good ones for no known reason to us.
Rachel Payne
August 6, 2008
It isn't even tomorrow and you are already weighing heavily on my heart more than I can bare. All of our hearts break a little more tomorrow.
We all miss you so much.
Something crazy has been going on lately. I'll be out and about and i'll look at someone through the corner of my eye and I swear they look exactly like you. I take a double take and the only thing they share similar to you is brown hair and those chubby cheeks! I guess it's wishful thinking. But it really fools me sometimes.
Paige, as I have said before you helped shaped me into the person I am today. But, you are still shaping me into a better person. I can't help but to not sweat the small stuff and honestly it's all small stuff. I think loosing you as put that more in perspective for me.
Honestly, who would have thought two 14 year old girls would never let 30 minutes never leave them inseperable. We never let that happen. I could have not seen you for months but we always started right where we left off. That is all this is. I am here and you are in heaven. The sad thing is heaven isn't a phone call away. I know you hear me talk to you all the time, I just wish you could talk back. But, soon enough we will pick up just as we left off.
I love you!
Love,
Rachy-Poo :-)
sara reed
July 17, 2008
Paige
well as you already know i had a beautiful baby girl in may and of course her name is Skylar Paige! she reminds me of u for only being 2 months old she is so strong and smart. she scoots across the floor a little bit. im so happy that you were part of my life and i miss you so much. and i know that while i was in the hospital this past month you were watching over me. its like i felt you there with me, and i want to thank you and i wanted to ask you to watch over me when i go for surgery cuz im really scared
Proud Air Force Mom
July 14, 2008
Airman Villers you will never be forgotten, you live through all the Airmen passing through Lackland, they hear your story and share it with their families and we are all reminded what dedication, will and honor really is.
My deepest sympathy to Airman Villers family.
Rachel Payne
July 7, 2008
Paigey-Poo,
If someone would have told me how fast your one year was going to approach, I wouldn't have ever believed them. I can't believe we are one month away from the time you will have left us. As you know, I only miss you more and more each day. Again, I hope you are having fun up there. I love you! Still, wishing you were here...
Love, Rachel
Debra Estep
July 1, 2008
Dear Paige,
At peace with God.
@----->--------
May the prayers of so many continue
to uplift those who loved you so dearly.
Sincerely,
Deb
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL
June 23, 2008
An Angel named Paige
God saw you were getting tired, and
a cure was not to be
So he put his arms around you and
whispered, "Come with me."
With tearful eyes we watched you
rise and fade away
Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay
A golden heart stopped beating
hard working hands to rest
God broke our hearts to prove to us
he only takes the BEST!!!!
Rachel Payne
May 25, 2008
Paigey-Poo,
I went to visit the cemetery today. There were lots and lots of flags and lots and lots of people. It was beautiful and it made me miss you even more. I'd give anything for you to call me just one more time! I love you so! Love, Rachel
Rachel Payne
April 30, 2008
I hope you enjoyed your pin-wheel. I bought it during the winter and I just couldn't wait to bring it out. Since it was green and shiney, it just reminded me of something you would go crazy for. I hope the weather let it stay there for awhile. Keep watching over all of us. I love you and miss you more and more.
love, Rachel
krystal blanchette
April 6, 2008
Villers,
I just read the article in the air force times about you and it made me think of all the good times we had in basic, we were some of the few who actually had good times. From staying up all night telling our life stories to sneaking to the shoppette and eating the candy in Sgt Coronados and Jeters office. Im not sure i would have made it without you. I remember our first workout and how you thought we would never make it. We both made it girlie and i was so proud to see that picture of you in the getting your coin. Your one of the strongest girls i have ever met and inspire me constantly. I have your picture with my military id and it is a constant reminder of how blessed i am to have met you. I know your up in heaven watching over all of us, and that makes me feel safe. Miss you Amn Villers
Rachel Payne
March 28, 2008
Paigey-Poo,
You know I think about you all the time. I think this guestbook takes over for the times I would call you because I find that I write in here as much as I wish I could call you on the phone. I'm just sitting here reading through previous entries and it just lets me know you are still here. People know your story and that keeps you here. The day hasn't come where I am talk about you without crying. I sit here with tearful eyes as I write this now. I can't keep dwelling on the past. Everything happens for a reason. You used to tell me that all the time and I KNOW that. I just wish I had my best friend here with me. I know everyone wishes you were here with them. But, I do realize that I was lucky enough to have a best friend like you. I only wish that everyone in the world can find a best friend as loyal, caring, and true as you. I'm missing you more and more everyday. Love you!
Rachel
One of my favorite pictures of Paige. (2004) Photo by: Rachel Payne
March 11, 2008
Rachel Payne
March 10, 2008
I just wish to call you up and play catch up just as we always did. This month really makes it feel like it's been a long time since we have done that. I've been really emotional lately. I know this month would a little more bareable if it was sunny and warm outside. When it's warm outside, I feel closer to you. But, I know you already know that. I think about the times we would go to the park by my house just to swing. Those times make me smile. You're one in a million. I can't even wrap my mind around how lucky I am to have known you.
Wishing you were here but knowing you are better off up there...
Love always,
Rachel
Rachel Payne
February 15, 2008
Paige,
I miss you. I know I have probably wrote that in here 100 times but you can except it 100 times more. I wrote a paper about you for my english class. I cried all the way through it but it was good to get my emotions out on paper. You mean so much to me and I'm reminded of that everyday. I still can't help but cry when someone mentions your name or ask about you. I don't know when i'll be "all cried out" but it isn't going to be soon. I bought something to take to your grave for spring. It's a little shiney green and silver pin wheel. I don't know how long the grounds people will let it stay but as long as you get to see me bring it there that is fine with me.
Love you and miss you,
Rachel
Rachel Payne
January 25, 2008
Paige,
My head is spinning around and around with all this planning. I know you are giggling up there watching down on me. Feeling as if you are right here with me makes the day a little easier. I love you!
Love, Rachel
Tara Triplett
January 4, 2008
Michelle, Don & Corey,
I know this is late, but I want you to know you continue to be in my prayers and thoughts. Keep her memory strong adn she will guide you through the rough times.
Love
Tara, Big AJ, Zay, Bianca, Lil AJ & Ariana Triplett
Rachel Payne
January 3, 2008
Paigey-Poo,
I know I have continued to say I need you here with me but with the new year here I am going to try to accept you are always here with me. It's something that I have always knew but I'm trying really hard to accept. When I am down and feeling sad I know it is you that it is pushing me through just as you always did. I always hear your voice in my head but to make sure I get it just right, I call your voicemail. For that split second it feels as if you can't answer your phone because you are working one of your many jobs. Now, I know you can't answer because you are at peace in heaven. No more working. I know you love it up there. You were put in all of our lives for a reason and I'm so thankful you were even if it was for such a short amount of time. I love you!
rachel payne
December 25, 2007
Merry Christmas Paigey-Poo! I love you!
Rachel Payne
December 20, 2007
i love you, i love you, i love you! i miss you, i miss you, i miss you, lots! :-) i know we all do and it helps to know that! <3
rachel payne
December 9, 2007
paigey-poo,
i really miss you! yesterday was the first day that it felt as if you weren't really gone. being surrounded by the love of your family really helped with that. we talked and talked and talked about you. i loved every minute of it. my eyes are all swollen from crying so much but i wouldn't change any minute of yesterday. you are still being a great friend to me even after you are gone. you have brought me another family filled with your loved ones and friends that i didn't even know that well. i am getting to know them more and more and i love them. i'm so thankful and you know i love you for that. i always knew your life was about the people you love. now, you are taking care of them even after you are gone. i love you and miss you so much. <3
love, rachy-poo :-)
katelyn white
December 6, 2007
hi my paigey... with christmas coming up your 4 months coming up things are getting really hard. i miss you more and more everyday and some days its alright and some days its not so great... im getting my tattoo for you this month : ) im so excited!! youre always on my mind, but i love it! love you so much paigey... i cant wait to see you again : )<3
rachel payne
December 5, 2007
paige,
we put up the christmas tree this past weekend. we put the angel on first and i couldn't help but think about when we drove to walmart just a few months after i got my license to get that angel. it was snowing so bad out but we wanted to drive somewhere. we picked that angel out together and she was sooo pretty. there are so many things around the house that remind me of you. as always, you're still on my mind 24/7. i love you and miss you.
love, rachel
katelyn white
November 23, 2007
hey babe! i miss you! we went out to max and ermas for your and staceys birthday on tuesday and it was so much fun, it was almost like i could feel you there, which i love. thanksgiving was weird without you calling to tell me happy turkey day... its been so hard paigey. i had lunch with your mom aunt and brother today and it was amazing. i love that i can still talk to them, its like we have a little network all about you, but its becoming so much more now : ) i still think about you all the time, which is hard some days, but most of the time its not. christmas is gonna suck, but thats so be expected. oh paigey why cant you come back for christmas? thats all i would ever want... or you could come back anytime... you know i would just love it : ) so about this boy... you better keep him in check for me! haha! i really need your help with him, but im sure you've heard me tell you about it in my prayers! please watch out for the others who are on the military bases as well hun, it kills me to think that something has happened to them too... i miss you soo much paigey and i love you even more... come visit me asap! hope youre having a good time up there : ) xoxo<3
rachel payne
November 18, 2007
paige,
a lot of people are starting to know about your story because you have been in the paper and on the news a lot lately. i can't help but smile when someone brings you up and i can proudly say, "that is my bestfriend!" i love you and miss you so much. feel free to pop in my dreams tonight.
love, rachel
katelyn white
November 11, 2007
i miss you babe, im thinking about you all the time... its what gets me through the day every day... i love you paigey... like always<3
rachel payne
November 7, 2007
paigey-poo,
i remember that each time i would leave for vacation, i would try to find you a smashed penny or some kind of pig. i wasn't on vacation when i saw that huge pig balloon but i just couldn't pass it up. i just know you would have been tickled pink if we would have saw it together. i went to giant eagle to get you your favorite flowers and the ones i got were the very last ones left so i couldn't pass those up either. everything fell into place. there isn't a second that goes by where you aren't on my mind. i love you and miss you so much.
love, rachy-poo
rachel payne
November 3, 2007
paigey-poo,
i'm getting up really early and going to cemetery and i'm bringing your favorite flowers and a little something extra! today, i brought a pretty green dress. yes, it's green. i never thought i would buy a green dress but i love it and it reminds me of you. i think i'll wear it in celebration of you on your birthday! i love you!
love, rachy-poo
katelyn white
November 3, 2007
happy birthday babe. i miss you so much, and im going to make sure i celebrate for you this year! i know youre having fun up there today : ) i love you paigey... i always will <3
katelyn white
October 31, 2007
hello my love, my computer broke so i dont get to get on the internet very much anymore to write it here. but i still miss you just the same. i feel like im thinking about you more and more lately. your birthday is coming up on saturday, and it kills me that you wont be here to celebrate. i remember last year you were so mad at me and you said that i was purposely coming home for staceys birthday and not yours, and of course i knew you were kidding, but if you would be home for your birthday i would come home right now to see you. oh my paigey i miss you, i know youre at peace but i just want you to be at peace with me... there are so many things going on that i feel like i just need you, and youre not here and it kills me. ill have a lot to talk to you about tonight in my prayers.... i love you paigey
Rachel Payne
October 17, 2007
i need you. i really need you right now. paige, people who will just listen to you when you talk are so hard to come by. you are one in a million. you actually listened when i talked or needed your help. i like to think that i did the same for you. i just really need you right now. some days, it is far too hard to tell myself, it is meant to be this way. i love you and miss you more then anyone could ever know!
love, rachel
katelyn white
October 15, 2007
i miss you babe. i hope youre alright up there, i know you are. you still come to my mind everyday, but that brings me peace, i hope it helps you knowing that im alright. i talk to you aunt a lot and that helps more then you know, now i see why you guys were so alike. im making a picture frame full of pictures of you and i just know its going to be beautiful, im really excited. i miss you and love you so much paigey, you have no idea.
Rachel Payne
October 8, 2007
paigey-poo,
i remember, this month, one year ago, we were talking on the phone (like always) and you were explaining to me that you were going to meet with a recuiter so you could join the airforce. i have to admit that i was so sad that you were going to leave me. but i knew, one day,i would see you again. i still know that one day, i shall see you again. it's hard to say IT was two months ago yesterday. i miss you so much. i had the most wonderful dream about you three days ago. i know it was you that made me have it. thank you. i love you and miss always.
love,
rachy-poo
katelyn white
October 7, 2007
its not fair... i cant believe its been 2 months. its still not any easier. a year ago today i was getting oh so excited because you were coming down to visit me today. you were supposed to do that again and i want you to so bad. i miss you so much paigey... please come back :(
katelyn white
September 28, 2007
hello my paigey,
i miss you oh so much, and the pain only gets worse everyday, but im finally coming to peace with the fact that youre happy. it is hard to know that you will no longer be here with me physically, but i know emotionally and spiritually you are with me. its almost been 2 months, and its just crazy. i cannot tell you how much joy it brings me everytime i hear your voice in my head, or think about you briefly and see your face. it is truely the only time i can say that i have peace within myself. i have been talking to your aunt a lot and it makes me so happy. just to know that i can still have that tie to you is all that i need. i continue to talk about you and tell your story to everyone that i can. i miss you so much, and it will never go away. please please visit me again. i love you oh so much paigey <3
Rachel Payne
September 22, 2007
paige!
i got it, i got it, i got it! my tattoo! it's a big yellow rose. it's beautiful, just like you! so many people ask me about it and i get to talk about you everytime. i love it!
Rachel Payne
September 20, 2007
I MISS YOU!
paigey-poo, my birthday is in three days and this one just isn't going to be the same. anyways, katelyn sent me some pictures of you today. there are two of you that are quite funny and you are even wearing our best friends necklaces from sophomore year. i loved that. it made my day. i still wear mine even though it makes my neck break out. :-) please, feel free to pop in my dreams and sing me happy birthday! the happy birthday phone call at midnight is something im definatly gonna miss this year and years to come! i love you!
katelyn white
September 19, 2007
i cant stop thinking about you... i got a call today about your proclimation for the city on monday, and they asked me about you and it brought everything back. i miss you so much paigey. this time last year we were talking about when you were gonna come down and visit me... why cant we be talking about that now?! i want you to come down and see my apartment, and i want you to be able to go out with me this time. it kills me to think about it. i try so hard to be strong but its so hard sometimes. i know you know how i feel right now, and i just want it to be better. why you? you didnt do anything to anyone... i just dont understand paigey. please let this pain stop soon, i dont know how much more i can take of it. i cannot wait until i get to see you again. i have so much to tell you about thats going on... i met a boy paigey! you would love him! ill tell you all about him tonight in my prayers :) love love love you!
katelyn white
September 15, 2007
ok so its been a while, so i thought i would just drop in and say hi! things are getting better, slowly but surely. yesterday it was a month since your funeral, and its so hard to believe that its been that long. some days it feels like its been years, others it seems like just yesterday and i dont like it! youre in my mind all the time paigey. not one day goes by that i dont think of you, but i want it that way, i want to think of you all the time, i want to talk about you all the time, because then youre not really gone. i really hope that watching out for me the way i think you are. i mean there are somethings you cant just imagine. or maybe i just miss you so much i make these things happen. i dont know, but whatever it is i like it because i miss you oh so much and im so scared youre going to leave me one day. please dont paigey. i love you soo soo much, help us win our football game today! miss you! xoxo
Rachel Payne
September 11, 2007
paigey-poo,
out of all the things that i have written in here, i don't think i have said thank you. you helped shape me into the person i am today. i will never ever beable to repay you for that. rachy-poo and paigey-poo *awesome possem* since the 7th grade. <3 I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU!
katelyn white
September 9, 2007
oh my love, this isnt getting any easier. not a day goes by that i dont think of your smile, your laugh, or you saying 'youre a dumb head' (that was my favorite). im really starting to question the 'time heals all pain' thing because its not working. i just want you hear with me soo bad. i miss you.
katelyn white
September 7, 2007
paigey babe,
its been a month today since you left us. it was the first thing that went through my mind when i woke up this morning. i miss you like its my job and it isnt getting any easier. i wish this was all a dream and you would just come back. i dont know if i can do this for the rest of my life. please watch over me still... i need to know you are. i love you so much paige and i will never ever ever forget you. xoxo
Rachel Payne
September 7, 2007
i can't believe a month has passed. i really need you here with me. you taught me to be so strong but i can't help but be sad because you aren't here with me. i love you and miss you so much.
love, rachy-poo
katelyn white
September 5, 2007
oh my paigey,
it was an awesome weekend, but it wasnt the same knowing that you would never be there again. i miss you oh so much and think of you a million times a day! i love you so much, please dont forget about me! please keep the dreams coming tonight, i love them! :)
Anna Coronado-Mendoza
September 4, 2007
My deepest Sympathy to you, I never met Airman Paige Villers but my brother told me about her and how wonderful and loving your family is. I can tell you that she was an angel without even meeting her. I have spoken to my brother Sgt. Carlos Coronado and I can tell that she was heaven sent and now our heavenly father has taken her after she touched the people that she was supposed to touch. Have comfort knowing that this is just temporary. You will see her again. John 11:26 And whosoever believeth in me shall never die. I am looking forward to meeting my sister in Christ who I never met on earth. May you know that our prayers are with you. May God bless you.
Sincerely,
Anna Coronado-Mendoza and Family
Carlos Coronado
September 2, 2007
Airman Villers,
I address you by your rank and your last name because I know that you would prefer for me to address you by the rank that you so honorably earned. It was such a blessing and an honor to have been your instructor. Thank you for showing all of us in the Air Force what the definition of an Airman is...one who is Courageous, Strong, Determined, and Honorable.
You do not only show these traits to the members of the Air Force but to everyone who knows and heard of you. You are such an inspiration.
It's been two and a half weeks since I've returned from your beautiful hometown and my heart still remains there. Through you I have gained a new family who I continuously remember on a daily basis. Through you I have become a better person, since I've been back in San Antonio I have gone back to church...after a five and a half year absence I now have gone every Sunday. I see life through a different set of eyes and believe they are yours.
There is no doubt that you're an Angel. God sent you to all of us to help us and to be better people. I look back now and remember our conversations to include your comment about how Ohio St beat Texas and I smile because I can now tell people that I had the honor and blessing to have been able to speak to an Angel...an Angel who saved me by coming into my life. I said in your service in Ohio that I will never forget you...I never will Airman Villers...you are now my Guardian Angel.
I want to leave you here with something that sums up exactly what you set yourself out to do and what you accomplished. It's almost as if you wrote it yourself:
Airman's Creed
I am an American Airman.
I am a Warrior.
I have answered my Nations call.
I am an American Airman.
My mission is to fly, fight, and win.
I am faithful to a proud heritage,
A tradition of Honor,
And a legacy of Valor.
I am an American Airman.
Guardian of freedom and justice,
My Nation's sword and shield,
Its sentry and avenger.
I defend my country with my life.
I am an American Airman:
Wingman, Leader, Warrior.
I will never leave an Airman behind,
I will never falter,
And I will not fail.
Rachel Payne
August 31, 2007
paigey-poo,
as if you being away for basic wasn't long enough, these past few weeks have felt like a lifetime. i miss calling you at 3 in the morning. i miss getting calls from you at 3 in the morning. i miss cooking marshmellows on the gas stove with you. i miss getting yelled at for cooking marshmellows on the gas stove with you. i miss laughing with you at all of our stupid inside jokes. i miss your bright smile that lights up a room. i miss the 30 minute drive to norton to only see you for 20 mintues. i miss all the fun times we had. now, they are fond memories of the heart. they make me smile everytime i think of them. i am getting a tattoo of a yellow rose just for you. <3 i know you will love it. come visit me in my dreams again, tonight. i miss you so much. we all do.
love, rachy-poo
katelyn white
August 30, 2007
i miss you i miss you i miss you i miss you... a thousand times more i miss you. please say this is a dream and you'll be home soon. i love you paigey
Christina Henry
August 28, 2007
To my beautiful green eyed baby girl. I love you. I miss you. I am so very proud of you. I can't wait to see you again, and I know that I will because of our salvation through Jesus. I am so glad I got to spend the time with you that I did. I told you, I wouldn't have been anywhere else. My heart brakes every day, but I know I grieve with hope. And like you said to me, I WILL see you again. Love forever, Tia
katelyn white
August 25, 2007
to Michelle, Don and Corey,
You have a wonderful daughter and sister. I speak the present tense because she will never be gone, as long as we remember her, she will be here. i could not have asked for more from you. you are continually in my prayers and will be forever.
to my paigey:
i miss you like no other. i think back on the times that we had together and it is bittersweet. i love them because we were together, but i dread them because we will never have them again. i miss you more and more everyday, and i just wish that you were here with me to share more. my heart breaks a little bit more everyday that you are not here with me. you always used to yell at me saying that i left you first. if i could i would take it back in a heartbeat. i wish that i could have spent more time with you because we were so close. i will always love you, no matter what. youre my paigey babe and no one could ever replace you. i will write in here as often as possible just to let you know that i love you. please let the dreams keep coming, they remind me that you're looking down. i love you oh so much paigey and i will miss you forever and a day!
laurie sizemore
August 21, 2007
You are in our thoughts and prayers on a daily basis. You have our deepest sympathy. We thank Paige and other who are in the Armed Services every chance we get!
Lisa Marino-McIntosh
August 20, 2007
My deepest sympathy and regards to Paige's family. I will be praying for God to bring you comfort. God bless you and yours.
Laurie Taylor
August 17, 2007
My prayers are with your family. One of the Col.'s at Lackland kept me updated on Paige's condition and my church has been praying for your family.
August 17, 2007
With deepest sympathy to your family and gratitude to Paige for the amazing gift she gave our family.
Micki
Airforce Mom
August 17, 2007
My son completed basic training in San Antonio during June and July. He told me he had heard of your Paige but did not know she was from nearby Norton. We live in Medina. We parents have such intense worries and dread about sending our children off to serve in our armed forces. But who knew something like this could happen. Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your daughter.
Jackie S. Young
August 17, 2007
I'm
very sorry for your lose. Page was a great co-worker and a great friend
to my sister Debbie. Just remeber that Page is in a happier place away
from war and unhappyness. God is taing care of her now.
-Jackie S. Young
Mike Hammond
August 17, 2007
"Rest easy, sleep well my sister,
Know the line has held,
your job is done.
Rest easy, sleep well.
Others have taken up where you fell, the line has held.
Peace, peace and farewell..."
--Author unknown
May God comfort you all in your time of loss. Airman Villers' Air Force family grieves her passing as well. Thank you for sharing her with us -- may she rest in the Lord's peace!
Joyce Wilson
August 16, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sam Sewell
August 16, 2007
I do not know your family. A friend who is a Patriot Guard Rider told me about Paige. I am veteran so I feel bonded, but for some reason it is more than that. How many sadnesses there are in this world. I want you to know that a complete stranger weeps for your family and asks God to sooth your grief.
Rev. Sam Sewell
Todd and Shannon Bobka
August 16, 2007
To Michelle, Don & Corey,
Our thoughts and prayres are with you in this very difficult time. It was an honor to have known Paige.
Shae Barbe
August 16, 2007
Villers Family,
Not a day goes by that my family and I have ceased to pray for you. Deepest Sympathies to the whole Villers Family. Your whole Family is continually in our thoughts and prayers. We Love You.
Paige- Distance has no bearing on friendship. So, until we meet again... Love You
Love--Shae, Roben, Barry, Chris
August 15, 2007
MICHELLE,DON,COREY,FAMILY AND FRIENDS
TITLE:THE LITTLE PRINCESS
SEVERAL YEARS AGO IN A PLACE CALLED WHEELING.THERE WAS A SMALL CHURCH FAMILY OF MAYBE 50+2.LOOKING
BACK AND REFLECTING I NOW SEE THIS LITTLE CHURCH FAMILY HAD A LITTLE
PRINCESS NAMED PAIGEY.SOMETIMES WE CALLED HER PAIGEY POOH.
AND NOW THIS LITTLE PRINCESS HAS GONE HOME TO OUR GREAT KING OF ALL KINGS.AND NOW WE FEEL SO SAD AND BLUE.FOR WE NOW MISS OUR LITTLE PRINCESS AND GRIEVE AND SORROW.BUT THERE IS A DEEPER TRUTH.FOR WE UNKNOWINGLY LONG TO BE WITH THE GREAT KING OF KINGS TOO.AND IF WE REMAIN FAITHFUL TO HIM AND TRUE.IN A LITTLE WHILE MAYBE JUST A BREATHE OR TWO.WE WILL AGAIN SEE OUR LITTLE PRINCESS.FOR NOW WE WILL HAVE GONE HOME TOO.
WHERE THERE WILL BE NO MORE SADNESS AND NO MORE WILL WE FEEL BLUE.
AS WE REJOIN OUR LITTLE PRINCESS IN WORSHIPPING FOREVER THE GREAT KING OF ALL KINGS TOO.
SO NOW YOU CAN SEE THAT GRIEF AND SORROW ARE REALLY OUR LONGING TO BE HOME TOO.
GOD BLESS:
JOSEPH
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